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Suggest Remedy For Metallic Taste In Mouth
Hello. Metallic taste in mouth for 6 days, and food tastes unusual, like metal. Had the flu the end of January, and doc prescribed Z-pack, plus I take daily vitamins. Doctor says its from the medication, and to stop vitamins. Could take a month to regain my regular taste buds. Other than a lil post nasal drip/stuffy nose, I feel absolutely perfect. What say you?
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Hello,
I recommend checking iron and vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency. I recommend taking also vitamin B12 complex supplements to help gain your normal taste again.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I recommend checking iron and vitamin B12 plasma levels for possible deficiency. I recommend taking also vitamin B12 complex supplements to help gain your normal taste again.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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